Ntaria, also known as Hermannsburg, is a community of around 600 people, 125 kilometres west of
Alice Springs in the traditional lands of the Western Arrarnta people. Established in 1877 as a Lutheran mission, tourists today are welcomed to its historic precinct, with church buildings, tearoom, and
art gallery. Hermannsburg, was the birthplace of world renowned Aboriginal artist, Albert Namatjira.
Hermannsburg has at its heart, the
Hermannsburg Historic Precinct (Ntaria). Here you can experience what life was like for early settlers, and how the Arrente people survived the many challenges and setbacks of colonisation.
Drop in for fuel, supermarket, scones at the tea room, historic buildings, and stay in the caravan park. You can get your Mereenie Pass from the supermarket too.